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Inlaid Mahogany and Amboyna 19th Century French Bookcase
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Inlaid Mahogany and Amboyna 19th Century French Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
Description

An impressive 19th Century French Bookcase. Well constructed in solid mahogany with attractive amboyna veneers. Decorated with charming marquetry inlaid panels and further embellished with crisply cast gilt metal mounts throughout. With a pair of glazed doors (fitted with silk pleated material behind) which open to reveal a shelved interior. The doors are lockable (key supplied) and the shelves are adjustable. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home or office.

Dimensions:

Width 115cms

Depth 43cms

Height 169cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Inlaid Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215230
Dealers Internal Reference
18426
Description
An impressive 19th Century French Bookcase. Well constructed in solid mahogany with attractive amboyna veneers.
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Decorated with charming marquetry inlaid panels and further embellished with crisply cast gilt metal mounts throughout.
Camden Antiques

With a pair of glazed doors (fitted with silk pleated material behind) which open to reveal a shelved interior. The doors are lockable (key supplied) and the shelves are adjustable. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home or office.

Dimensions:

Width 115cms

Depth 43cms

Height 169cms

Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Inlaid Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215230
Dealers Internal Ref
18426
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts.
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Archive I A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts.

Inlaid Mahogany and Amboyna 19th Century French Bookcase

Archive II A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View IV
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Archive XII A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View XV
Archive XVI A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View XVI
Archive XVII A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View XVII
Archive XVIII A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View XVIII
Archive XIX A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View XIX
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Archive XXI A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts. View XXI
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Camden Antiques

Camden Antiques
Telephone 07887 503 904
Location
Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/camden
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 171
Items Sold 2,477
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
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Location: Units 20 & 19, The Vinery, Poling, West Sussex, BN18 9PY, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts.
Inlaid Mahogany and Amboyna 19th Century French Bookcase
Ref: SA1215230
A 19th-century French double-door bookcase featuring amboyna and mahogany veneers, intricate floral marquetry, pleated cream fabric door panels, and brass mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialMahogany, Amboyna, Ormolu, Fabric
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsAmboyna marquetry, Ormolu mounts, Pleated fabric panels, Floral inlay
  • SizeH 169 cm (67 in) x W 115 cm (45 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This 19th Century French bookcase is constructed from solid mahogany with amboyna veneers in a rich brown tone, complemented by pleated cream fabric door panels. The exterior displays intricate floral marquetry inlay across the lower door panels and the top frieze, accompanied by crisply cast gilt metal or ormolu mounts at the top corners of the doors. A pair of panelled doors features a central hanging tassel handle and encloses a shelved interior with adjustable shelves, secured by a lock with a supplied key. The upright structure rests upon turned bun feet at the base and incorporates decorative carved mouldings and fluted pilasters flanking the front. Measuring 169 cm high, 115 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, this piece provides practical storage for books or display items. Suitable for placement in a living room, study, or home office, the furniture piece integrates well into both traditional and classic interior schemes. The polished timber finish highlights the wood grain patterns while maintaining a clean, well-presented surface ready for daily use. The combination of inlaid botanical motifs, brass decorative elements, and fabric-backed door panels offers a refined aesthetic suited to domestic storage needs. The proportions allow it to stand against a wall without dominating smaller spaces while providing accessible shelving behind lockable doors.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French bookcases, often referred to as bibliotheques, are defined by high-quality cabinetry featuring rich timber veneers like mahogany or amboyna, fine marquetry, and architectural proportions influenced by Empire and Neoclassical designs.

Cabinetmakers favoured solid mahogany frames faced with burl veneers such as amboyna, accented by brass or gilded bronze (ormolu) mounts, hand-cut dovetail joints, and decorative fabric-lined doors.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, gilded metal mounts with subtle casting variations, period-appropriate lock mechanisms, and genuine wood patina along unvarnished backboards.

Position the piece as a statement focal point in a study, dining space, or reception room to create visual contrast against neutral walls and minimalist modern furnishings.

Maintain a stable indoor humidity level, keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and radiators, and apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish annually along the grain.
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